Portable hair drying system

ABSTRACT

A portable hair drying system including a rechargeable blower having a generally cylindrical configuration. The blower has an enlarged base portion and a muzzle portion. The muzzle portion allows air to be blown outwardly therethrough. The base portion has a belt clip secured thereto. A handle portion is adapted for removably coupling with the rechargeable blower. A flexible tube is adapted for removably coupling with the rechargeable blower. A drying cap is dimensioned for being positioned over an individual&#39;s head. The drying cap includes an interior layer and an exterior layer separated by a central air chamber. The interior layer is positioned on the individual&#39;s head. The interior layer has a plurality of aperture&#39;s therethrough in a spaced relationship. The exterior layer has an open collar in communication with the central air chamber. The open collar is adapted for removably coupling with the flexible tube.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0001] The present invention relates to a portable hair drying systemand more particularly pertains to allowing hair to be dried and styledat a variety of locations.

[0002] The use of hair dryer devices is known in the prior art. Morespecifically, hair dryer devices heretofore devised and utilized for thepurpose of drying hair are known to consist basically of familiar,expected and obvious structural configurations, notwithstanding themyriad of designs encompassed by the crowded prior art which have beendeveloped for the fulfillment of countless objectives and requirements.

[0003] By way of example, U.S. Pat. No. 5,787,601 to Stelly discloses arechargeable battery powered portable hair dryer comprised of a hairbonnet and waist strap. U.S. Pat. No. 3,578,000 to Horecky discloses ahousing for a portable hair dryer with a compartment for manicureattachments. U.S. Pat. No. 3,386,184 to Ponczek discloses a portablecase for a hair dryer, hose and cap.

[0004] While these devices fulfill their respective, particularobjective and requirements, the aforementioned patents do not describe aportable hair drying system for allowing hair to be dried and styled ata variety of locations.

[0005] In this respect, the portable hair drying system according to thepresent invention substantially departs from the conventional conceptsand designs of the prior art, and in doing so provides an apparatusprimarily developed for the purpose of allowing hair to be dried andstyled at a variety of locations.

[0006] Therefore, it can be appreciated that there exists a continuingneed for a new and improved portable hair drying system which can beused for allowing hair to be dried and styled at a variety of locations.In this regard, the present invention substantially fulfills this need.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0007] In the view of the foregoing disadvantages inherent in the knowntypes of hair dryer devices now present in the prior art, the presentinvention provides an improved portable hair drying system. As such, thegeneral purpose of the present invention, which will be describedsubsequently in greater detail, is to provide a new and improvedportable hair drying system which has all the advantages of the priorart and none of the disadvantages.

[0008] To attain this, the present invention essentially comprises arechargeable blower having a generally cylindrical configuration. Theblower has an enlarged base portion and a muzzle portion. The muzzleportion allows air to be blown outwardly therethrough. The base portionhas a belt clip secured thereto. The blower has a power switch and asetting switch. The blower has a rechargeable battery disposed thereinwith a corresponding battery charger. The muzzle portion has asecurement track secured thereto. A handle portion is adapted forremovably coupling with the rechargeable blower. The handle portion hasa generally rectangular configuration defined by a narrow upper end, anarrow lower end, and opposed wide sides. One of the sides has knurlsformed therein. The narrow upper end has a cylindrical bar securedthereto. The cylindrical bar is slidably coupled with the securementtrack of the muzzle portion of the blower whereby the handle portion isessentially laterally disposed with respect to the blower. A brushattachment is adapted for removably coupling with the muzzle portion ofthe rechargeable blower. A comb attachment is adapted for removablycoupling with the muzzle portion of the rechargeable blower. A flexibletube is adapted for removably coupling with the rechargeable blower. Theflexible tube has an open lower end and an open upper end. The openlower end is adapted for removably coupling with the muzzle portion ofthe blower. The open upper end has a locking tab member extendinglaterally therefrom. A drying cap is dimensioned for being positionedover an individual's head. The drying cap includes an interior layer andan exterior layer separated by a central air chamber. The interior layeris positioned on the individual's head. The interior layer has aplurality of aperture's therethrough in a spaced relationship. Theexterior layer has an open collar in communication with the central airchamber. The open collar is adapted for removably coupling with the openupper end of the flexible tube. The exterior layer has a protrusionextending outwardly therefrom adjacent to the open collar for removablycoupling with the locking tab member of the flexible tube. A carryingcase is adapted for receiving the rechargeable blower, the handleportion, the brush attachment, the comb attachment, the flexible tubeand the drying cap therein.

[0009] There has thus been outlined, rather broadly, the more importantfeatures of the invention in order that the detailed description thereofthat follows may be better understood, and in order that the presentcontribution to the art may be better appreciated. There are, of course,additional features of the invention that will be described hereinafterand which will form the subject matter of the claims appended hereto.

[0010] In this respect, before explaining at least one embodiment of theinvention in detail, it is to be understood that the invention is notlimited in its application to the details of construction and to thearrangements of the components set forth in the following description orillustrated in the drawings. The invention is capable of otherembodiments and of being practiced and carried out in various ways.Also, it is to be understood that the phraseology and terminologyemployed herein are for the purpose of description and should not beregarded as limiting.

[0011] As such, those skilled in the art will appreciate that theconception, upon which this disclosure is based, may readily be utilizedas a basis for the designing of other structures, methods and systemsfor carrying out the several purposes of the present invention. It isimportant, therefore, that the claims be regarded as including suchequivalent constructions insofar as they do not depart from the spiritand scope of the present invention.

[0012] It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide anew and improved portable hair drying system which has all theadvantages of the prior art hair dryer devices and none of thedisadvantages.

[0013] It is another object of the present invention to provide a newand improved portable hair drying system which may be easily andefficiently manufactured and marketed.

[0014] It is a further object of the present invention to provide a newand improved portable hair drying system which is of durable andreliable construction.

[0015] An even further object of the present invention is to provide anew and improved portable hair drying system which is susceptible of alow cost of manufacture with regard to both materials and labor, andwhich accordingly is then susceptible of low prices of sale to theconsuming public, thereby making such a portable hair drying systemeconomically available to the buying public.

[0016] Even still another object of the present invention is to providea new and improved portable hair drying system for allowing hair to bedried and styled at a variety of locations.

[0017] Lastly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a newand improved portable hair drying system including a rechargeable blowerhaving a generally cylindrical configuration. The blower has an enlargedbase portion and a muzzle portion. The muzzle portion allows air to beblown outwardly therethrough. The base portion has a belt clip securedthereto. A handle portion is adapted for removably coupling with therechargeable blower. A flexible tube is adapted for removably couplingwith the rechargeable blower. A drying cap is dimensioned for beingpositioned over an individual's head. The drying cap includes aninterior layer and an exterior layer separated by a central air chamber.The interior layer is positioned on the individual's head. The interiorlayer has a plurality of aperture's therethrough in a spacedrelationship. The exterior layer has an open collar in communicationwith the central air chamber. The open collar is adapted for removablycoupling with the flexible tube.

[0018] These together with other objects of the invention, along withthe various features of novelty which characterize the invention, arepointed out with particularity in the claims annexed to and forming apart of this disclosure. For a better understanding of the invention,its operating advantages and the specific objects attained by its uses,reference should be had to the accompanying drawings and descriptivematter in which there are illustrated preferred embodiments of theinvention.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] The invention will be better understood and objects other thanthose set forth above will become apparent when consideration is givento the following detailed description thereof. Such description makesreference to the annexed drawings wherein:

[0020]FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the preferred embodiment of theportable hair drying system constructed in accordance with theprinciples of the present invention.

[0021]FIG. 2 is a plan view of the present invention illustrated in thecarrying case thereof.

[0022]FIG. 3 is a front view of the present invention illustratedattached to a belt of a user.

[0023]FIG. 4 is a front view of the present invention illustrating theattachment of the handle to the blower.

[0024]FIG. 5 is a side view of the drying cap illustrated in use.

[0025]FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional side view of the drying cap of thepresent invention

[0026] The same reference numerals refer to the same parts through thevarious figures.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

[0027] With reference now to the drawings, and in particular, to FIGS. 1through six thereof, the preferred embodiment of the new and improvedportable hair drying system embodying the principles and concepts of thepresent invention and generally designated by the reference number 10will be described.

[0028] Specifically, it will be noted in the various Figures that thedevice relates to a portable hair drying system for allowing hair to bedried and styled at a variety of locations. In its broadest context, thedevice consists of a rechargeable blower, a handle portion, a brushattachment, a comb attachment, a flexible tube, a drying cap, and acarrying case. Such components are individually configured andcorrelated with respect to each other so as to attain the desiredobjective.

[0029] The rechargeable blower 12 has a generally cylindricalconfiguration. The blower 12 has an enlarged base portion 14 and amuzzle portion 16. The muzzle portion 16 allows air to be blownoutwardly therethrough. The base portion 14 has a belt clip 18 securedthereto. The belt clip 18 allows the blower 12 to be attached to a beltor the like of a person utilizing the present invention. The blower 12has a power switch 20 and a setting switch 22. The setting switch 22will allow the intensity of the blow air to be varied. The blower 12 hasa rechargeable battery 24 disposed therein with a corresponding batterycharger 26. The muzzle portion 16 has a securement track 28 securedthereto.

[0030] The handle portion 30 is adapted for removably coupling with therechargeable blower 12. The handle portion 30 has a generallyrectangular configuration defined by a narrow upper end 32, a narrowlower end 34, and opposed wide sides 36. One of the side's 36 has knurls38 formed therein. The narrow upper end 32 has a cylindrical bar 40secured thereto. The cylindrical bar 40 is slidably coupled with thesecurement track 28 of the muzzle portion 16 of the blower 12 wherebythe handle portion 30 is essentially laterally disposed with respect tothe blower 12.

[0031] The brush attachment 42 is adapted for removably coupling withthe muzzle portion 16 of the rechargeable blower 12. The brushattachment 42 is provided with a tab 44 that includes an invertedL-shaped slot 46 formed therein. The slot 46 will mate with a protrusion(not shown) on the muzzle portion 16 to facilitate securement thereto.

[0032] The comb attachment 48 is adapted for removably coupling with themuzzle portion 16 of the rechargeable blower 12. The comb attachment 48is provided with a tab 50 that includes an inverted L-shaped slot 52formed therein. The slot 52 will mate with a protrusion (not shown) onthe muzzle portion 16 to facilitate securement thereto.

[0033] The flexible tube 54 is adapted for removably coupling with therechargeable blower 12. The flexible tube 54 has an open lower end 56and an open upper end 58. The open lower end 56 is adapted for removablycoupling with the muzzle portion 16 of the blower 12. The open upper end58 has a locking tab member 60 extending laterally therefrom.

[0034] The drying cap 62 is dimensioned for being positioned over anindividual's head. Note figure five. The drying cap 62 includes aninterior layer 64 and an exterior layer 66 separated by a central airchamber 68. The interior layer 64 is positioned on the individual'shead. The interior layer 64 has a plurality of apertures 70 therethroughin a spaced relationship. The exterior layer 66 has an open collar 72 incommunication with the central air chamber 68. The open collar 72 isadapted for removably coupling with the open upper end 58 of theflexible tube 54. The exterior layer 66 has a protrusion 74 extendingoutwardly therefrom adjacent to the open collar 72 for removablycoupling with the locking tab member 60 of the flexible tube 54. In use,the drying cap 62 is positioned on the head on the individual with theflexible tube 54 extending between the open collar 72 and the muzzleportion 16 of the blower 12. Once the blower 12 has been activated, hotor cold air will be delivered from the blower 12 into the drying cap 62so that individuals' hair can be dried.

[0035] The carrying case 76 is adapted for receiving the rechargeableblower 12, the handle portion 30, the brush attachment 42, the combattachment 48, the flexible tube 54 and the drying cap 62 therein. Inthe preferred embodiment, the carrying cap 76 is compartmentalized toindividually contain the abovementioned elements.

[0036] As to the manner of usage and operation of the present invention,the same should be apparent from the above description. Accordingly, nofurther discussion relating to the manner of usage and operation will beprovided.

[0037] With respect to the above description then, it is to be realizedthat the optimum dimensional relationships for the parts of theinvention, to include variations in size, materials, shape, form,function and the manner of operation, assembly and use, are deemedreadily apparent and obvious to one skilled in the art, and allequivalent relationships to those illustrated in the drawings anddescribed in the specification are intended to be encompassed by thepresent invention.

[0038] Therefore, the foregoing is considered as illustrative only ofthe principles of the invention. Further, since numerous modificationand changes will readily occur to those skilled in the art, it is notdesired to limit the invention to the exact construction and operationshown and described, and accordingly, all suitable modification andequivalents may be resorted to, falling within the scope of theinvention.

What is claimed as being new and desired to be protected by LettersPatent of the united states is as follows:
 1. A portable hair dryingsystem for allowing hair to be dried and styled at a variety oflocations comprising, in combination: a rechargeable blower having agenerally cylindrical configuration, the blower having an enlarged baseportion and a muzzle portion, the muzzle portion allowing air to beblown outwardly therethrough, the base portion having a belt clipsecured thereto, the blower having a power switch and a setting switch,the blower having a rechargeable battery disposed therein with acorresponding battery charger, the muzzle portion having a securementtrack secured thereto; a handle portion adapted for removably couplingwith the rechargeable blower, the handle portion having a generallyrectangular configuration defined by a narrow upper end, a narrow lowerend, and opposed wide sides, one of the sides having knurls formedtherein, the narrow upper end having a cylindrical bar secured thereto,the cylindrical bar being slidably coupled with the securement track ofthe muzzle portion of the blower whereby the handle portion isessentially laterally disposed with respect to the blower; a brushattachment adapted for removably coupling with the muzzle portion of therechargeable blower; a comb attachment adapted for removably couplingwith the muzzle portion of the rechargeable blower; a flexible tubeadapted for removably coupling with the rechargeable blower, theflexible tube having an open lower end and an open upper end, the openlower end adapted for removably coupling with the muzzle portion of theblower, the open upper end having a locking tab member extendinglaterally therefrom; a drying cap dimensioned for being positioned overan individual's head, the drying cap including an interior layer and anexterior layer separated by a central air chamber, the interior layerbeing positioned on the individual's head, the interior layer having aplurality of aperture's therethrough in a spaced relationship, theexterior layer having an open collar in communication with the centralair chamber, the open collar being adapted for removably coupling withthe open upper end of the flexible tube, the exterior layer having aprotrusion extending outwardly therefrom adjacent to the open collar forremovably coupling with the locking tab member of the flexible tube; anda carrying case adapted for receiving the rechargeable blower, thehandle portion, the brush attachment, the comb attachment, the flexibletube and the drying cap therein.
 2. A portable hair drying system forallowing hair to be dried and styled at a variety of locationscomprising, in combination: a rechargeable blower having a generallycylindrical configuration, the blower having an enlarged base portionand a muzzle portion, the muzzle portion allowing air to be blownoutwardly therethrough, the base portion having a belt clip securedthereto; a handle portion adapted for removably coupling with therechargeable blower; a flexible tube adapted for removably coupling withthe rechargeable blower; and a drying cap dimensioned for beingpositioned over an individual's head, the drying cap including aninterior layer and an exterior layer separated by a central air chamber,the interior layer being positioned on the individual's head, theinterior layer having a plurality of aperture's therethrough in a spacedrelationship, the exterior layer having an open collar in communicationwith the central air chamber, the open collar being adapted forremovably coupling with the flexible tube.
 3. The portable hair dryingsystem as set forth in claim two, wherein the rechargeable blower has apower switch and a setting switch.
 4. The portable hair drying system asset forth in claim two, wherein the blower has a rechargeable batterydisposed therein with a corresponding battery charger>
 5. The portablehair drying system as set forth in claim two, wherein the handle portionhas a generally rectangular configuration defined by a narrow upper end,a narrow lower end, and opposed wide sides, one of the sides havingknurls formed therein.
 6. The portable hair drying system as set forthin claim five, wherein the narrow upper end has a cylindrical barsecured thereto, the cylindrical bar being slidably coupled with asecurement track of the muzzle portion of the blower whereby the handleportion is essentially laterally disposed with respect to the blower. 7.The portable hair drying system as set forth in claim two, and furtherincluding a brush attachment adapted for removably coupling with themuzzle portion of the rechargeable blower.
 8. The portable hair dryingsystem as set forth in claim two, and further including a combattachment adapted for removably coupling with the muzzle portion of therechargeable blower.
 9. The portable hair drying system as set forth inclaim two, wherein the flexible tube has an open lower end and an openupper end, the open lower end adapted for removably coupling with themuzzle portion of the blower, the open upper end having a locking tabmember extending laterally therefrom and the exterior layer of thedrying cap having an open collar in communication with the central airchamber thereof, the open collar being adapted for removably couplingwith the open upper end of the flexible tube, the exterior layer havinga protrusion extending outwardly therefrom adjacent to the open collarfor removably coupling with the locking tab member of the flexible tube.10. The portable hair drying system as set forth in claim two, andfurther including a carrying case adapted for receiving relevant itemstherein.